NYFW Outfit Of The Day – Cocktails and Couture!

When my friends Lianne Farbes and Kristin Booker announced they’d be cohosting a party called Cocktails and Couture, I knew that I had to be there to support my amigas, and that I wanted to look special. You can’t show up to a beauty and fashion blogger soiree without turning it OUT!

This was my look for the evening! Allow me to break it down for ya. Let’s start with the makeup.

I stopped by Sephora Herald Square to get a gift for a friend, and after I saw the battalion of makeup artists I felt inspired to get my face done there. Here’s how it works – you buy a $50 giftcard (which you could totally then use towards your purchase), and sign up for an appointment. I let the ladies know I was in a hurry and they hooked me up with an artist within 10 minutes! And she airbrushed my makeup – that was the first time I ever had it done!

If you’re ever at Sephora Herald Square, ask for Thalisha. She is AWESOME. AND she mentioned that she is also a singer, and I believe that this is her!

I knew I wanted something truly amazing and distinctive. I wanted to wear something nobody else would be wearing. And I wanted to represent an up and coming indie designer. Kahindo Mateene is a Chicago-based, African designer who did absolutely amazing work for the Red Pump Project fashion show. When she heard that I’d be going to a party at Ted Gibson’s salon – as a big huge fan of his and of Real Housewives, she did her best and made this amazing ruffled skirt for me in TWO DAYS. She has SKILLS, y’all.

Your makeup is on point! That skirt is amazing. I love the whole look, just gorgeous!

Dasheen Magazine says:

September 18, 2010, 3:50 pm

Let me say again that that skirt is the BOMB, truly! And I really love that you brought the sparkle with the top and nails. Keep up the great work and more outfits of the day please :)

Gabrielle says:

September 18, 2010, 11:31 pm

You look amazing Bella. That skirt really is beautiful.

Christine says:

September 20, 2010, 11:44 am

You look amazing! I love the skirt. Super pulled together. And the red lip! Completely flawless!

Chantal says:

September 23, 2010, 9:47 am

I *LOVE* your skirt!

Nia says:

September 24, 2010, 12:57 am

BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for posting on Fashion Week. Fashion & NY-what a life! ...Your fans are so proud of you!

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